Aurora · Hot springs · Adventure. Compare cheap flights to Reykjavik from UK airports — flight time 3h from London.
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Reykjavik is a short-haul destination from the UK — around 3h in the air from London, which makes it a realistic long weekend. Travellers come for the northern lights, the hot springs and adventure travel. We track fares from 12 UK departure points including Newcastle, Liverpool and Bristol — each has its own comparison page below.
Most visitors aim for Jun–Aug, Sep–Mar (aurora). The lowest return fare we have seen is £38 for a trip starting in December, from Newcastle (checked 4 Nov). On the ground, Icelandic króna (ISK) is the local currency and Icelandic the dominant language — English coverage is solid in tourist quarters and at the airport. Visa: No visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel.
| Departure airport | Lowest return seen | Typical return | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle (NCL) | £38 (trip starting in December) | £46 | Check price |
| Liverpool (LPL) | £44 (trip starting in December) | £52 | Check price |
| Bristol (BRS) | £47 (trip starting in December) | £197 | Check price |
| Manchester (MAN) | £50 (trip starting in December) | £110 | Check price |
| Edinburgh (EDI) | £54 (trip starting in December) | £102 | Check price |
| London Luton (LTN) | £60 (trip starting in December) | £90 | Check price |
| London Gatwick (LGW) | £65 (trip starting in December) | £160 | Check price |
| Birmingham (BHX) | £86 (trip starting in January) | £131 | Check price |
| Glasgow (GLA) | £101 (trip starting in December) | £188 | Check price |
| London Stansted (STN) | £120 (trip starting in November) | £151 | Check price |
| London Heathrow (LHR) | £141 (trip starting in November) | £208 | Check price |
| East Midlands (EMA) | – | – | Check price |
Return fares seen for trips starting in the months ahead, checked 4 Nov. Typical return is the median of the monthly lowest fares. These are stored fares, not current prices; use Check price to see what is available now.
Direct answer. The lowest return fare we have seen for Reykjavik is £38 for a trip starting in December, from Newcastle (checked 4 Nov). It is a fare seen on that date, not a current price.
Across the 11 UK departures with fare history, the typical return (the median of the lowest fare seen for each month) runs £46 to £208. The same trip can price very differently from different airports, so compare more than one departure. Prices change daily; the live search shows what is available now.
Key fact: Lowest return fare seen for Reykjavik: £38 from Newcastle (trip starting in December, checked 4 Nov).
Direct answer. CompareFlights has 12 UK departures for Reykjavik: Newcastle, Liverpool, Bristol, Manchester, Edinburgh, London Luton, London Gatwick, Birmingham, Glasgow, London Stansted, London Heathrow and East Midlands. Each has its own fare page.
You book direct with the airline or travel agent. We do not sell tickets or add fees. Airlines seen flying non-stop to Reykjavik from UK airports include easyJet, Jet2, TUI Airways, Icelandair and British Airways.
Key fact: Newcastle has the lowest stored return fare for Reykjavik: £38 (checked 4 Nov).
Direct answer. Aim for Jun–Aug, Sep–Mar (aurora) if you want Reykjavik at its best: that window balances weather and crowds.
Before you commit, the admin: No visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel. Currency is Icelandic króna (ISK); Icelandic is the main language, with English widely understood in tourist areas.
Key fact: Best months to visit Reykjavik: Jun–Aug, Sep–Mar (aurora). Flight time from London: about 3h.
Direct flights from London to Reykjavik take approximately 3h. Total journey time depends on your departure airport and any connections.
CompareFlights has 12 UK departures for Reykjavik: Newcastle, Liverpool, Bristol, Manchester, Edinburgh, London Luton, London Gatwick, Birmingham, Glasgow, London Stansted, London Heathrow and East Midlands. Each departure has its own fare page, and the search opens.
The lowest return fare we have seen for Reykjavik is £38 for a trip starting in December, from Newcastle (checked 4 Nov). The typical return from there (median of the lowest fare seen each month) is £46. These are fares seen on that date, not current prices; the live search shows what is available now.
In the return fares we recorded, checked 4 Nov, the lowest to Reykjavik was £38 from Newcastle, then Liverpool £44, Bristol £47 and Manchester £50. By typical return, the middle of each airport's monthly lowest fares, the lowest was £46 from Newcastle, then Liverpool £52 and London Luton £90. These are fares seen on those dates, not current prices; the live search shows what is available now.
No visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel
Icelandic króna (ISK) — most major hotels and restaurants in Reykjavik accept card payments, but cash is useful for smaller establishments and tipping.
Icelandic. English is widely understood in tourist areas, hotels, and major restaurants.
